"Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back." | |
I feel blessed that we spent time with our grandchildren when they were young. Those special times seem like yesterday.
I spent some time yesterday scanning pictures and feeling very melancholy. Our granddaughter will be graduating from college at mid-term. The two boys are moving away from home this week, and starting college. Where did the time go............
Our family has many special memories of the time we spent going to the beach each summer.
I'm so thankful for pictures and memories of the children.
The boys are cousins; they had so much fun when they'd come visit.
Playing cowboys and having a snack on our driveway.
Memories....memories....sweet memories!
Back to 'real time'.....today time. Not sure I really want to be in real time......... Those memories sure were sweet!
Yesterday my best friend and I were discussing the changes taking place with David, and she said, "David's living in the moment now." I suppose that's the first time I've really let myself 'go there' with that thought, and she is so right.....unfortunately.
David is sleeping almost all night every night. He takes the two Aricept in the morning instead of night... At bedtime I give him 2 capsules that contain Melatonin and Valerian, and 1 extra strength Tylenol. I'm so thankful for sleep...for both of us!!!
Time is
Too slow for those who wait
Too long for those who grieve
Too short for those who rejoice
But for those who love,
Time is Eternity.
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So you're saying that time goes just as fast with the grandchildren as it did with the kids? Yikes! I'll take your wise counsel and spend lots of time with the boys.
Glad that the shifts you made have helped with sleep and getting a good night's rest. Living in the moment sounds kinda nice...
Sure love all the pictures mom! Like taking a brief trip back in time. A lot of good memories!
Time is so strange...doesn't seem that long ago that those pics were taken...
I am so glad that the changes in dad's medications have helped him to sleep through the night and especially that you are able to get a good nights rest.
Love you!
Dolores, your grandchildren are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad to hear that David is sleeping better lately - I'm sure that makes life much easier for you.
Gilda
What great pictures...and memories!
It's so much easier to face things when you've had a good night's sleep.
Dear Dolores,
I found you here via another blog, and I am so glad I did.
My Mom, and both grandparents traveled down this road called Alzheimer's. As I read through your posts I remember so much about the progression that I had sort of conveniently "put away."
How blessed you are to have such an upbeat attitude, and yet be able to feel all that you miss when David did not have this disease.
I wish you strength, and the gift to find beauty in each new day. Above all, please know that you are not alone.
lisa.
Such gorgeous grandchildren...well, it's not a surprise with such beautiful grandma...you know Dolores, you're so very lucky to be alive to enjoy every part of your grandchildren life, you'll even see great-grands some day soon, not everyone has that precious gift, hope I do, but I guess I might not be so lucky. I can understand memmories, since there's nothing more delicious in life, than little kid grands!! I'm so glad David sleeps well, that'll give him and you a good nights rest. Lots of hugs, my dear. FABBY
What wonderful memories, grandchildren seem to grow up so fast! I am so sad about this post...for you. It must be so hard for you. Having these memories is so bittersweet..with David not remembering.
So glad you are both getting your rest...so important.
xoxo
I thought about you a lot today and all you are facing. Hearing about Glen Campbell have ALZ made me really sad. I watched Terry Moran's ABC piece on ALZ and how he got tested for the gene. I've decided to get tested, too. I've thought about it for years. I'm scared but I have to do it.
Thinking of you sweet friend~
xoRebecca
David lives in the moment as we look at the future. I'm thinking we could take a lesson from David.
I think of you all the time, Dolores.
love,
barbara
As a recent follower, it was nice seeing your grandchildren in younger years. Today, the news brought a diagnosis for the University of TN Women's basketball coach to the public. She is only 59 & has been given a diagnosis of "Early dementia". Further reading, it is Alzheimer's. Since she is from my hometown, I have followed her career. I was sad for her and for her family. Then, it made me sadder that the news headlines didn't state it as Pat Summit had released her statement. It's like cancer was 40 yrs ago, no one wants to say it out loud. I think the more we talk about Alzheimer's, the sooner the cure will be found.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
Such sweet pictures and even better memories I'm sure! Thinking of you!!
Love you! L~
Hi Dolores - so glad to hear that David's med changes are helping you both to get some rest. That's great. Living in the moment is what we all need to do really for this moment is all we really have. I know you're thinking about the past that he's forgotten, but continue to enjoy each minute with him. Remember - the heart remembers what the mind forgets...
Hugs, Jenny
Hello dear friend,
What wonderful pictures. The years do go by so quickly. I am so glad David is sleeping well and you are able to sleep well also. I will send you an email soon. Have a GOOD day!
awesome memories...keeps you going when times are tough...
What a blessing these beautiful photos are! You are an amazing woman. It must be a relief for David to be sleeping better.
Hugs,
Karla
I miss those times as well...They are growing up MUCH too fast...or is it Us?!!
LOVE the photos...I'm SO happy you Both are resting!!
Sending you HUGSSSS!!!!
hughugs
What a legacy you are leaving with your pictures!
Do you get the Melatonin and Valerian tablet in a health food store? I am keeping this information for future reference--thanks for the hint.
Time is so different for the ALZ patient for sure. My husband tells time, the day of the week and the date by reading a watch that tells that. Every day he asks "what's on tap" for the day. I ask him if he is hungry and he looks at his watch. He asks is it okay if he goes to bed early (and fortunately does sleep well). He is trying to hold on to normal as long as he can. By reading your wonderful blog I am encouraged to hold on to time moment by moment.
Hugs,
Carol
Hi Dolores,
I loved seeing these pictures. Somedays I wish my girls could run into the kitchen and be four and six again. Wouldn't it be nice if we could keep all the children at those different stages in life? David was so handsome in that last photo.
You know I was in the library just the other day. Reading more symptoms of FTD and feeling so sad. I went to find a book and walked down the aisle. Next to the books on dementia were books on other topics. Some of my old friends were on that shelf including Bernie Siegel and Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. They write about the passage chapters with such hope.
I took home a stack of my old friends's books. As I sat reading from them later that evening I had one of those moments. Suddenly I realized the only difference in what my husband has and another kind of terminal illness is that he is not in pain, nor is he in a hospital with tubes and discomfort. No, he is at home. Dementia takes a certain kind of strength to cope with.
God choses who He gives this burden to, and I think He knew what kind of beautiful and strong lady you were for David and for all of us, who live right alongside of you as we read your journal.
Have a beautiful evening filled with lovely memories and a peaceful and quiet house.
Karen
Hi, I thought about you today when I was reading about our TN. Volunteer Ladies Coach Pat Summitt announced that she had this awful disease. Another family affected...
Memories are good!!!
Time does seem to be going by much too fast. It's great to capture all of those wonderful memories in photos, but I agree at times it can make one a bit melancholy to think those times are gone now.
You have some adorabe pictures. I love the one of you buried in the sand and the two boys hugging by the pool. So sweet.
Glad to know that you are both getting some much needed sleep.
Praying for you dear friend. Sweet memories..lovely pictures. I pray that the Lord gives you strength every moment of the day. That he would give you peace; knowing you are doing all you can.
Love and blessings,
Vikki
I love the poem about Time...it is so true. And your photos, coupled with the poem is poignant. Life is really brief and fleeting. So glad we have eternity to look forward to ... Happy Weekend, friend. XO from Iowa
Hi Dolores
I hope you are doing ok? And the pictures look great! Sleep is very importand yes, for the both of you.
Thank you again for your sweet comment, and yes i know a little late in responding to everybody but it has been a crazy week... ;-)
Leontien
Those are very sweet pictures, Dolores. You have a beautiful family. They do grow up so fast, don't they? But thank God for the memories and what we can capture in photos...Christine
What great evening meds and so happy you are both sleeping.
OH, such sweet adorable grandchildren!!!! It sure is true that time flies. I was speaking to my son today and he mentioned that he is 43....it took my breath away! How does this happen???? I remember like it eas yesterday when we lived in an apt., he was 1 year old and I had him "swimming" in his little plastic bathtub:):)
I am so glad that the medications are allowing you BOTH to sleep through the night. BIG hugs, xo, Pinky
I love this pictures my dear friend, every time I see them, I just love happy times, I often look at pictures of my small girls and I feel a special happiness inside me, like I've completed some kind of pretty hand job that was given to me. Thank you always for all the strength you have, you're my inspiration Dolores! Thank you for your lovely visit. God bless you. FABBY
Yes, my friend, we have to live in the moment, at times that is so hard. They are so innocent in what they say and think right now. I find myself stepping back and just listening in awe at times of the things that happen and what Mr. P says... This past week has been one full of changes...a decline so to speak.. the roller coaster ride continues for us. I'm so glad you're able to get some sleep, without it girl we are useless...wish I was there so we could lean on each other more... love ya girl.. many many hugs ~lynne~
Dear Brave Dolores,
Just wow and cyber-hugs ((((((to you ))))))
I am reading between the lines here and receive the header speaking of the scary painful uninvited changes that have befallen you and dear David...and are affecting your communication , always so intuitive and reciprocally loving. You always strive to 'find a blessing' so inspiring and generous, but know we, who have receceived are trying to give back, and give succour, soothing to you..
.Much love Chris in UK
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